Every January, many travel from campuses and conferences around the country to gather at the NCAA Convention. The Convention is at the heart of the NCAA rule-making structure, which underscores that the NCAA is a membership organization. But this fact is often misunderstood.

When we survey NCAA student-athletes about their expectations of moving on to professional athletics careers, the results indicate surprising confidence in that possibility. The reality is that very few go pro.

The advantages of competing in college sports are both immediate and lifelong. This list outlines the many benefits student-athletes receive by playing their chosen sport while pursuing a college degree.

There is a lot of talk about how much money college sports generates. But did you know that more than 90 percent of the NCAA’s revenue goes to support student-athletes? The NCAA and its member campuses are committed to providing opportunities for student-athletes to compete in college while pursuing their educations.

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"It’s an honor to serve our student-athletes and the NCAA in this capacity. I look forward to working with my colleagues across this country as we strive to create a better future for student-athletes and intercollegiate athletics.”

– Sandy Hatfield Clubb, athletics director at Drake University and chair of the Division I Strategic Vision and Planning Committee.

We are a member-led, higher education association that appreciates the impact a college degree can have in transforming a life. NCAA employees come to work every day believing in their ability to make a difference.